New York Family Lawyers

New York Family Law lawyers

If you're needing a family law attorney in
New York
then you've come to the correct place. Whether you're getting married, going through a divorce, or dealing with a child custody or visitation situation, Legalmatch can help you find the right New York family law attorney for your individual case.

Family Law In New York

"Family Law" can refer to a large range of legal areas, all of which deal, in some form, with the laws that affect family relationships. It includes things like marriage, divorce, child custody, and all the accompanying legal issues.

Family law in New York is handled by private lawyers who routinelypractice in that area of law.

Private family law attorneys in New York regularly charge an hourly fee for their services. You should work out the fee agreement with your New York Family Law attorney beforehand, and make sure you totally understand the agreement before signing anything.

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Regardless of your Family Law problems, be they marriage, divorce, or child custody in New York, the proper New York family law attorney is out there somewhere, and LegalMatch can help you find him or her.

Interesting Facts About New York

New York is situated in the Northeastern region of the U.S. Nicknamed "The Empire State", New York was historically considered the "gateway" into the United States. New York life captures much of the classic American dream, as the state is often equated with opportunity and success. New York has the third highest population of all U.S. states.

New York's court system is officially named The New York State Unified Court Systems. For some people, navigating New York's court system can be challenging- New York uses different terminology in naming their courts as compared to other states. For example, New York's trial courts are called "Supreme Courts" instead of Superior Courts. Also, the highest court is the Court of Appeals, whereas in other states the highest court is usually named the Supreme Court of the State.

In addition, New York maintains a number of "problem-solving" courts. These offer additional measures for cases involving drugs, mental health issues, and repeat offenses. Such programs reflect New York's role as an innovator in the fields of jurisprudence and lawmaking. New York has produced a number of U.S. Supreme Court Justices, including Benjamin N. Cardozo, Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Antonin Scalia, and Chief Justice John Roberts.

New York's body of laws is one of the most complex in the U.S. Thus, lawyers in New York state are required to pass one of the most difficult bar exams in the country. New York lawyers offer legal expertise in all kinds of legal topics.

5*****Susan S.
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Kathy F. ,
02/15/2011I am so happy for finding this attorney! She is one of greatest ones I have ever worked with! I would recommend her highly and I would definately hire her again! She will always be in my contact book when I am in need of an attorney. I am amazed. We got in contact at last minute, on the day of my trial. She was there for me, and I was amazed with the results. I have worked with attorneys before that wouldn't even be able to show up for things that they had weeks notice for. She had about 4.5 hours notice and she was there for me! Amazing!

5*****Gary C.
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Edward T. ,
12/18/2016My divorce took eight long months, and Gary was there everystep of the way. His dedication to my case ensured that I was represented properly in court, and got me my children back. I cannot express how good of an attorney he is.

5*****Gary C.
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Kelsey P. ,
11/16/2016We have a very busy lifestyle, but Gary was able to meet with us on Sundays when we needed talk in person. Most of our communication was done via email, which was very effective and efficient.

5*****Gary C.
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James T. ,
03/04/2016Absolutely an amazing attorney, Gary went over beyond for client. wouldn't recommend any other lawyer.

5*****Gary C.
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Bobby H. ,
09/08/2015Help me a lot and was straight forward didn't waste my time. And I was very pleased with the outcome of my case.

5*****Gary C.
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Nicolette T. ,
03/24/2015It was a pleasure working with Mr. C.. He worked hard to get our guardianship case settled as fast as possible and for much less than other lawyers quoted.

5*****Emily M.
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Juan & Maria M. ,
02/01/2017Emily is very efficient and professional she understood exactly what want to do with my child support cases, I'm fully satisfy at this moment with her taking my case.

5*****Emily M.
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Julien C. ,
01/11/2017Emily is a very reliable and straight to the point attorney. She helped me with a child custody case and was instrumental in me getting custody of my child back. In addition, she is very thorough in her work and very good at legal research. I myself was able to learn from her valuable information after our first meeting. I would recommend her to anyone looking for solid counsel.

5*****Emily M.
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David S. ,
09/21/2014Situation is being resolved to my satisfaction.

5*****Emily M.
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Desiree H. ,
09/14/2014She is still working on my case but she is so knowledgeable and fought for me and she was a heaven sent! I recommend her to all my friends and family!

5*****Joseph R.
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Steven W. ,
01/12/2014When I started I thought I would end up losing everything. Frustrated and about to give up, I sought Joe from his internet listing. I was skeptical but thought this was it. We were able to slowly pull our case into something that I can only describe as a blessing and a miracle.
When we were finally done I got placement, my prenuptial agreement was upheld, and my ex-wife ended up paying child support. Had I chose somebody else I think the outcome could of been totally different. I owe an extreme amount of thanks to Carol and Joe who worked, fought for me.. I would recommend them as the best at what they do. I was able to change my situation, and thankfully change my daughters and my life to more than I could have hoped for. Joe and Carol Thank you! Sincerely, Steven M. West - Little Compton, RI

5*****Joseph R.
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Jennifer F. ,
10/03/2012I worked with Carol Ricker specifically from this firm. I have worked with 6 different family law attorneys over the years and for different reasons. As far as family law counsel is concerned, Carol far exceeded my expectations in service, integrity, knowledge, and cost. She was available when I needed simple questions answered and always reassured me so that I wasn't left feeling confused or alone in an extremely stressful time. I would recommend her as a family law attorney to my closest family and friends as well as people I have not met. She was fantastic!! Do yourself a favor, work with the good people at R. Law offices. You will NOT be disappointed.

5*****Joseph R.
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Cheryl A. ,
11/05/2010I have exceedingly high standards and I wanted a super aggressive divorce attorney. Mr. R. responded to my inquiry immediately and he definitely fit the bill.
He is hard working, honest, competent, and likeable. Very conscientious. Answered all emails and phone calls immediately. Understood all facets of the case as well as my needs. Gave the very best advice and consequently, I never second guessed him or felt worried about my standing in the case. Explained everything in a straightforward easy-to-understand manner.
He is a very aggressive trial attorney and the lawyer for the other side was intimidated by him for two reasons: Mr. R.'s impeccable reputation as well as his expert level legal acumen.
My feeling is this - I would rather have him on my side rather than the other side. I recommend him without reservation.

5*****Joseph R.
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Lynne G. ,
01/20/2010Att. R. has been wonderful to my daughter and I at this very difficult time. We are still in the early stages of my divorce but at our initial consultation he was actually interested in how I was doing and how I was feeling. He was concerned for my daughter and was very professional but also very caring. Where most consultations had been about a half an hour, Att. R. spent over an hour and a half with me and never looked at his watch or made me feel rushed in any way. I am very comfortable with him and truly believe that he has my best interests at heart. As I stated we are still in the very early stages of my case but I will let you know how things work out.

5*****Joseph R.
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Monique G. ,
11/19/2008Thank you LegalMatch and attorney R. for the successful ending to my case. I lost custody to my then 6 year old daughter in 6/04, after my final hospitalization for anorexia. My attorney at that time was not empathetic and filled me with insecurities during this difficult period in my life.
I explained on LegalMatch that we were against my psychiatric record and a father who worked for the Dept of Children & Families. I hired attorney R. and he stayed with me through the whole process. On 6/4/08 my daughter was placed back in my home.
Attorney R. never once let us down. He never made me feel inferior, but helped me grow as his client, a daughter, a mother, a wife and a friend. He held integrity and accountability through my whole custody battle, winning small victories one step at a time. Thanks so much for helping bring my daughter home.

5*****Joseph R.
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Monique G. ,
11/18/2008Attorney R. accepted my case on February 6, 2007. He was professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, and taught me about patience. I won my custody case on May 8, 2008. Attorney R. was instrumental in making this happen. I sent my success story to legalmatch.com PR contact and I hope it is posted. Words are not enough to explain the impact that Attorney R. has had on my life, both personally and professionally.
Monique Gilleese

5*****Joseph R.
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Richard L. ,
04/04/2008Attorney R. was a very down to earth guy that understood everything that we were going threw and new exactly how to handle it. He was very understanding and worked within our budgets needs and worked out money situations with us. That is something that is very hard to find in an attorney now a days. He is very, very understanding when it comes to family needs and to children. I would recommend him to any family that needs an attorney. He is also a concerned person as well as an attorney who shows his compassion for people and that he does care.
So thank you to Legal Match for getting me in touch with him.

5*****Joseph R.
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Patricia M. ,
01/18/2008I am very pleased with this attorney. I live out of state and didn't know what to do. I was very frightened over this legal matter. This attorney made me feel comfortable. He clearly explained the process and the possible outcomes. He didn't make any false promises. He delivered a positive outcome. LegalMatch.com is a great solution. I have recommended this website to my family and friends, especially, since I have had such a positive experience. This is a great assistance in finding an attorney.

5*****Joseph R.
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William L. ,
05/31/2007This attorney provided excellent representation. I met this lawyer after referral for the free consultation at his office. The free consultation was not rushed and he dispplayed a true concern about my sons case. He was fully prepared and resolved the case at the pre trial hearing. His pricing was resonable. I would strongly recommend this attorney to anyone needing legal help.

5*****Joseph R.
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Neil P. ,
08/09/2006Joe did a wonderful job handling my case. He was at all times professional, honest and open with me concerning the possible outcome of my case even though at times it was not what I wanted to hear. That is a sign of a good lawyer, one who will not just paint a rosy picture when the possiblity exists that the outcome may be otherwise. His years of experience proved an invaluable asset to me. I have recommended Joe to one of my co-workers who may need his services in the near term. I'm glad to have met him.

5*****Joseph R.
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Kela M. ,
08/04/2006For nearly 2 years, Joe R. has been a consistent,supportive advocate for my family. He is honest and forthright in all aspects of the legal process which is always intimidating for me. He is organized,uses negotiation, fairness and compromise while working to keep my needs/best interests always in mind.His fees are extremely reasonable and he treats each case with personal care. He is frank and realistic when giving advice which leads to realistic outcomes/expectations in court. I found a gem of an attorney and without reservation, would recommend him to friends & family. I hope to continue to work with Joe on any legal matters I may encounter because I truly trust his advice and dedication to the individual. I am fortunate that legalmatch.com was able to assist me in locating a great attorney.

5*****Joseph R.
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Melanie G. ,
07/28/2006When I hired Joseph R. to be my lawyer it was for a simple modification of child support. It turned into much more than that, we ended up having to fight for custody of my children.On many occasions it was very stressful and I admit I took a lot of my frustrations out on Joe, but he handled me very graciously and got me through it. Joe did an excellent job at defending me and getting my children home. I can not express how thankful I am that I found a lawyer like Joe and I highly recommend him.

5*****Joseph R.
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Melissa S. ,
05/10/2006JOE WAS VERY UNDERSTANDING AND MADE ME FEEL COMPLETLY AT EASE AND THAT NO QUESTION WAS SILLY, HE WORKED TO HELP ME OBTAIN THE RESULTS NEEDED IN MY CASE

4****Joseph R.
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Jane F. ,
01/16/2011Everyone at Joe R.'s Law Office: Carol, Debbie and Joe, are all very courteous, caring, and very supportive to your needs. Joe is always available and conscientiously answers your calls, emails, and questions. Secretary, Debbie is very sweet, conscientious, understanding, and listens to your every concern, quickly messaging Joe and setting up appointments asap upon request. Joe's Associate, attorney Carol Ricker, Esq., is also very professional and quickly comes to Joe's aide as needed. I would highly recommend this lawyer/GROUP to anyone needing an excellent Family Divorce Attorney who is willing to work hard and very professionally for your case!
Sincerely, Jane Finn

4****Joseph R.
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Carol R. ,
07/28/2007I originally met with Joe for a 1 hour free consultation. I didn't have any intention of going back. I liked him, he answered lots of questions for me, but had decided at that point not to retain an lawyer. 2 weeks later I decided it was in my best interest to hire a lawyer and decided that Joe was the 1. He's very knowledgeable and what I like most is that he made me feel comfortable. He talked to me on my level, laughed and joked, and had my best interest in mind.

4****Joseph R.
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Cecelia S. ,
06/10/2007The case is still in the beginning stages, therefore I only have the above positive comments at this time. As the case progresses, I will be able to add additional feedback, if allowed. I checked the first level of contact, however there will be additional hours in the future. I am extremely happy with the outcome of this site and would recommend all my friends and relatives, if they were ever in need.
Thank you so much, Cecelia